The A-Z of a bike ride

Going out for a ride at the weekend is a pretty simple thing, but there are many underlying factors that determine its enjoyment and success A – Attack: If you have a competitive bone in your body, and most of us do, you’ll likely compete with your riding companion along the route. A well-timed attack takes years to hone and you never know when those pro scouts are out on the British country roads to see your power.

B – Bonk: Uh oh, your pre-ride porridge has worn off and those flapjacks you scoffed in the first 10 miles aren’t fuelling you any more. Here comes the bonk , and there are few worse feelings in cycling.